Dr. Matthew M. Walko

Matthew Walko

Clinical Associate Professor of Physical Therapy

Email: walko@lvc.edu

Phone: 717-867-6854

Office Location: AHPP 215

Expertise:
Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy

Research & Practice Areas:
Heart rate variability and its relationship to cardiovascular risk factors, student performance, and training.

  • Board Certified Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy Specialist
  • Item Writer, American Board of Physical Therapy Specialists

Presentations

  • Dr. Walko; Kodee Bair ’21, D’23; Jenna Lysakowski ’21, D’23; Shelby Hoke ’21, D’23; Julia Seltzer Miller ’21, D’23; and Luke Tamberino ’21, D’23 presented, “Association of Social Media, Anxiety, Aerobic Fitness and Resting Heart Rate Variability in College Students,” at the APTA Combined Sections Meeting in San Diego, Calif., from Feb. 23–25, 2023. The group presented in the Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Section, Poster Presentation category.
  • Dr. Walko; Dr. Taylor Heggan ’20, D’22; Dr. Hannah Nestor ’20, D’22; Dr. Elizabeth Schultz ’20, D’22; and Dr. Kara Wendling ’20, D’22 presented, “Effect of a Telehealth Exercise Program on Fitness of a Cancer Survivor: A Case Study,” at the APTA Combined Sections Meeting in San Diego, Calif., from Feb. 23–25, 2023. The group presented in the Cardiovascular & Pulmonary Section, Poster Presentation category.
  • PHT 634 Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy
  • PHT 742 Pharmacology in Rehabilitation